Facilitated by nationally sourced, experienced facilitators, the program is held at specially selected venues. This course is for those who seek a highly immersive experience focused on governance at iconic locations so that you can give your professional development your undivided attention.

The Company Directors Course is essential for the professional development of anyone who wants to further their directorship skills and knowledge. Participants include executive and non-executive directors, CEOs and senior executives who report to boards. It is recommended that participants have completed the Foundations of Directorship program or have equivalent professional experience before enrolling.

The course includes topics on the legal environment, the director mindset, strategy and risk, financial performance, decision making, board and organisational culture, board dynamics and measuring board effectiveness.

Upon completion of this course you will have an understanding of:

• The duties of directors, the legal environment in which they operate and the function and responsibilities of the board


• Contemporary issues facing boards and relevant frameworks and tools to help boards govern effectively


• The board’s role in developing and executing strategy, overseeing risk, and developing and monitoring culture


• How to analyse financial reports and financial performance and the levers available to the board in driving organisational performance


• Board dynamics, how to improve board effectiveness, and how a constructive board culture can create value for an organisation

Through experiential learning activities including in-depth case studies and the sharing of professional experiences with peers, participants will also gain an understanding of how to apply learnings to their own circumstances.

You will embark on interactive working sessions through relevant case studies brought to life with video to apply and reinforce your knowledge. The interaction during sessions and dinners enables the sharing of valuable insights and practices, and allows you to discuss the application of the tools and resources introduced during the course.

The Company Directors Course comprises specific topics, chosen to enhance your learning. You will explore the role of the board and the practice of directorship, as well as sound decision making. You will have the opportunity to understand the duties and responsibilities of directors and upskill your financial literacy. You will dedicate time to studying how the board examines risk, executes strategy and learn the board's legal environment. Upon completion, you will understand how to drive financial performance and increase board effectiveness. You will also be able to put your learning into practice through a simulated board meeting.

There is approximately 60-80 hours of pre-reading required before the course commences. It is strongly recommended that you also complete the two complimentary eLearning courses (Interpreting Financial Statements and The Director Mindset) before the course takes place.

Complimentary eLearning course

All Company Directors Course participants receive complimentary access to two eLearning courses - Interpreting Financial Statements and The Director Mindset. These interactive, online courses caters to your specific development needs by allowing you to self-select your level of learning.

Format and locations

Our residential courses accommodate a five day/four night stay at a variety of luxurious vacation destinations away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Locations include;

• The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa, Byron Bay, NSW
• Pullman Resort, , Bunker Bay, WA
• InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, Gold Coast, QLD

To do so, you will need to successfully complete the optional assessment. On successful completion of the Company Directors Course, financial members may be eligible to use the GAICD graduate post nominal. The assessment needs to be completed if you are planning to use the course to gain advanced standing in an MBA program.

You will accrue 50 DPD units for completing the course, and an additional 10 DPD units for successfully completing the assessment.

Find out more about how you will be assessed.

The Company Directors Course is recognised for advanced standing by 18 Australian universities.